A PROMISING indie band have been voted the best in County Durham after winning a Battle of the Bands event.
The Maginot Line beat 18 other bands to win the event, held at Aruba bar in Commercial Street, Darlington.
They impressed judges with their psychedelic rock sound and slick stage presence and won £750 in prize money.
Guitarist David Aiken, 25, said: "The competition on the night was very strong so it was great that we came out on top. It was very pleasing to win the battle of the bands mainly due to the fact we've been together for around nine months now, but haven't yet recorded any tracks. The prize money will go a long way to recording our tracks and getting an album produced.
"That in itself will open more doors for us because we're looking to get gigs further afield and in bigger venues."
Barnard Castle-based Dadu were runners-up, with Red Method third and The Ultrashocks fourth.
The Maginot Line play at Darlington's Forum Music Centre next Saturday.
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